Bruno Vincent

  by Bernie Rosenbloom Laos, China’s southern neighbour, continues to fend off the coronavirus, with no reported cases, due largely to a quick government response. Meanwhile, the country’s tourism and hospitality sector is feeling the pinch from widespread global fears. According to Luang Prabang View General Manager John Morris Williams, hotels in the UNESCO World … Read more

  Long-standing team leader in Laos for Italian and Spanish groups, Marco Girelli recently reported an unexplained oddity he inspected at Phou Asa in Champassak Province.     “Phou Asa (Asa Mountain) is one of the most curious sites of Laos, along with the mysterious Plain of Jars. “Phou Asa is made up of a set … Read more

  Victoria Xiengthong Palace has implemented the first Plastic- Free Program in a Luang Prabang hotel. “It is a pleasure to transform our hotel into the first environment-friendly hotel that says ‘No’ to plastic in the city,” the hotel reported. “With the humble launching of this special landmark under the acknowledgement of local government, managers … Read more

  Mega Mark Jones heads off the beaten Bolaven track and motors onto the Attapeu Wilderness Loop. The route journeys to the plateau’s southeast corner on a motorbike tour lined with roaring waterfalls. Sekong River from Attapeu Town Mega Mark guides travellers from Paksong along the road to Tad Tayicsua Waterfall and further to Route … Read more

  A new – and free – bridge crossing the Song River in Vang Vieng is now open, in response to complaints about the two-way toll for using the current, centrally located span to reach the area’s main attractions, while also alleviating peak-season traffic. The toll controversy targets the concessionaire, who built the structure and … Read more

    In Laos, girls from rural areas often have to leave school before the age of 15, with few career prospects. Four girls are now learning sewing and life-skills at The Little House, a project run by Laos Solidarity through Luang Prabang Library Outreach Programme. Just before Christmas, they were delighted to present John … Read more

  Are you still looking for a (long) weekend getaway to fresh air, tranquil surroundings, refreshing pool, forest hikes, mysterious ruins, scenic restaurant and comfy beds, say for Valentine’s Day?   Drop us an email at info@kingfisherecolodge.com and/or check out our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/kingfisherEcolodge. Location: Kingfisher Ecolodge is just off Route 18 on the … Read more

  More than a dozen Lao attractions and tourism business took home ASEAN Standards Awards from the ASEAN Together Forum 2020 held in Brunei from 12-16January. Vat Phou Temple in Champassak Province and Vat Xiengthong Temple in Luang Prabang landed Sustainable Tourism Standard Awards, while Vientiane received an award in the ASEAN Clean Tourist City … Read more

  Luang Prabang’s coffee culture cuts across all tastes, both in your mouth and your head. Sit down with locals for an early morning cup of Lao coffee with thick sweet cream. Stop at a café serving high-demand, northern Lao java, or type on your tablet in an upscale setting serving pastries with your afternoon … Read more